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Coronavirus also severe threat to mountain gorillas

A young mountain gorilla is seen in the Virunga National Park in eastern Congo

A young mountain gorilla is seen in the Virunga National Park in eastern Congo Source: AAP

Scientists say primates are probably susceptible to complications arising from COVID-19 because of their genetic similarity to humans.


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By Allan Lee

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Scientists say primates are probably susceptible to complications arising from COVID-19 because of their genetic similarity to humans.


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